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House votes 48-24 to concur with Senate changes to HB 38, dedicating Salt Lake County transient-room tax revenue to land and infrastructure tied to Real Salt (L
Summary
The Utah House voted 48-24 to concur with Senate amendments to first substitute House Bill 38, dedicating 15% of Salt Lake County transient room tax (TRT) revenue for up to 20 years to land acquisition and infrastructure (not the stadium structure) tied to a Real Salt Lake partnership; supporters cited economic benefits and commitments from Real Salt Lake, while opponents warned of poor public transparency and potential corporate welfare.
The Utah House of Representatives on the floor voted 48-24 to concur with Senate amendments to first substitute House Bill 38, a measure that dedicates a portion of Salt Lake Countytransient room tax (TRT) revenue to purchase land and build infrastructure in support of development tied to a proposed Real Salt Lake partnership.
Representative Newbold moved the concurrence and framed the choice to dedicate 15 percent of TRT for Salt Lake County to eligible projects in the county, saying the change "is not a new tax" and that, if not used for the Real Salt Lake-related project, the funds could be spent on other county-located convention, museum or recreation facilities. The amendment also extends the period during…
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